Guest jack earls Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 can anyone advise me what torque setting a water pump on a 55 buick special 264ci should be. I have one arriving this week to fit at the weekend.Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 p 17 of service manual Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jack earls Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I don't have a service manual they are a little rare in england.Also expensive to have shipped over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 The 56 manual says 12- 15 Ft lbs. Clean threads lightly lubricated. That's so light I don't think you can go wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 I don't have a service manual they are a little rare in england.Also expensive to have shipped over.Next best thing: 1955 Buick CD-ROM Repair Shop ManualI'm not trying to be mean, but if you are going to own and work on this car you NEED a manual! We are all glad to expand on and explain items covered in the manual and even go look at our cars and parts for an explanation; but we all tire of looking up stuff like this.Water pump cover: 1/4-20 = 12-15 ft lbsTiming chain cover: 5/16-18 -20-25 ft lbsWillie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 I don't have a service manual they are a little rare in england.Also expensive to have shipped over.If you can afford to operate/maintain a gas hogging 55 Buick you can certainly afford a readily available shop manual that will not only answer very obvious questions but will also save you many future dollars (pounds) in dumb maintenance mistakes..................Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUKE Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Jack. Looks like somebody pissed in somebody cereal this morning. So I would like to apologize for them. Keep on asking what you need to know to keep your BUICK on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bhigdog Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 (edited) It's the same old story. Give a man a fish and he eats for a day (and will be back the next asking for an easy feed).Teach a man to fish and he will eat forever.So while some may come upon a man standing next to a pond asking for a fish, unwilling to pick up the fishing pole laying by his side, and give him a fish.My nature is to show him how the pole works and then tell him to pick the damn thing up and feed himself.We are both much better off for it...................Bob Edited August 12, 2013 by Bhigdog (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jack earls Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 I happen to like cereal with milk.I have ordered a shop manual(so as not to **** some of you off) it will take a few weeks to get here.Below are some of the things i have done to the car.As to what i can afford that is my businessI figured after doing all that is listed below it wouldn't hurt to ask for a torque setting.Thanks for your help.The original 2 barrel intake and carburetor have been replaced with a factory 4 barrel intake and new Edelbrock 500cfm electric choke 4 barrel carb. The original generator has been replaced with a modern style GM alternator. The driver side front floor pan has been repaired as well as a small repair on the passenger side front floor pan. Engine:New ignition pointsNew condensorNew spark plugsNew spark plug wiresNew distributor capNew rotorNew thermostatNew fan belt New upper radiator hoseNew lower radiator hoseRebuilt starterTransmission:New rubber mountNew pan gasketThe brake system has been completely redone to include:New front shoesNew rear shoesNew front brake hosesNew rear brake hosesNew brake hardware kitsNew front wheel cylindersNew rear wheel cylindersRe-built master cylinderNew pre-bent stainless brake linesNew brake light switchThe drums were turnedSuspension:New front shocksNew stabilizer bar endsNew stabilizer bar bushingsRebuilt rear lever action shocksNew rear shock linksInterior:New pre-fit carpet kitNew gas pedalNew brake pedal coverNew headliner New headliner trim kitNew dome light lenseExterior:New park light lensesNew park light lens gasketsNew back up lensesNew wheel cover medallions New headlightsFuel system:New fuel tankNew fuel tank sending unitNew fuel lineNew inline fuel filterRebuilt fuel pumpNew muffler New heater hoses throughout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mstanleyfl Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Any chance you could post some pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthbob Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Looks like you almost have a new car there...I too would love some pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Steel Bolt Torque Specifications Table - Engineer's HandbookThis will get you by if specific numbers are not available.Also replace the 1/4-20 bolts for the water pump --- never reuse those, since they tend to break. Use sealer on all bolts or studs that go into that engine.Willie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Jack. Looks like somebody pissed in somebody cereal this morning. So I would like to apologize for them. Keep on asking what you need to know to keep your BUICK on the road. Agreed!! Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Looks to me like this '55 has a GOOD caretaker. Good on you ,Jack. Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jack earls Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 (edited) Here you go,i shipped the Buick from the states.paint and chrome parts will be done some time in the future.Jack Edited August 17, 2013 by jack earls (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mstanleyfl Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Thanx for posting. The black bumpers and scallop make it look very sinister. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhambulldog Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Nice ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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